Sued by ME2 Productions? Free Consultation With Antonelli Law Defense
ME2 Productions, Inc., the movie company behind “Mechanic:Resurrection” starring Jessica Alba and Tommy Lee Jones has sued over 1,000 internet users across the country. The company alleges its movie was obtained for free on the internet without paying their license fee. According to ME2 Productions, this amounts to copyright infringement and they allege they can prove it pursuant to the US Copyright Act.
Antonelli Law represents people targeted in ISP subpoenas and lawsuits nationwide. In fact, over the past 6 years we have represented nearly 2,000 clients from lawsuits filed by more than 50 different movie companies from Hawaii to New York. If you are being targeted in one of the lawsuits filed by ME2 Productions, Inc, we can help you affordably and efficiently. We help people resolve this in a number of ways after a free, full consultation such as anonymous settlement, motion to quash the subpoena, motions to dismiss, and vigorous lawsuit defense.
These “free movie” download cases are sometimes called “copyright troll” lawsuits or BitTorrent lawsuits because the common software people use to illegally obtain movies online is called BitTorrent. Our experience representing so many people and understanding the technology behind these lawsuits allowed us to write a legal article explaining these lawsuits to other lawyers. It was published by a prominent state bar Intellectual Property Section.
ME2 Productions Lawsuits – Similar to the 50 Other Movie Companies’ Download Lawsuits We Have Defended
Overall, these ME2 Productions Inc. lawsuits are the same as similar lawsuits filed by other movie companies. We have helped nearly 2,000 people across the country from the lawsuits filed by over 50 different movie companies. They all have the same thing in common: The internet user’s IP address associated with their internet account was observed participating in a download of the movie company’s movie.
But too often, the internet accountholder simply did not do it. The IP address could have been “spoofed”, meaning some other computer somewhere in the world pretended to be the IP address associated with an American’s internet account. Its like having a fake driver’s license with your license number on it. Except their computer is pretending to be using your internet account with your internet IP address.
Other times, it could have been a family member, someone stealing your wi-fi signal from your home, or for some other reason that has nothing to do with the copyright infringement alleged. And yes, sometimes the IP address observation is part of an accurate description of the internet account holder illegally downloading the movie. See below for important information about these cases written recently by a law professor, Loyola Law Professor Matthew Sag.
Want to Talk to Antonelli Law For Free About These Questions Right Away? Start Here
If you want to talk for free with Antonelli Law right away to discuss an ME2 Productions lawsuit, use our contact form below or call us at 312-201-8310 nationwide. We’re the nation’s most experienced BT copyright defense firm. Or scroll down to continue learning more about these lawsuits.
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Antonelli Law’s Experience & Local Counsel Provides Competent & Affordable Legal Representation
Because we are seasoned attorneys and have dealt with “free movie download” copyright lawsuits across the country filed by many movie companies, Antonelli Law has developed a series of methods to deal effectively and efficiently with these lawsuits no matter where in the country our client’s lawsuit was filed. We have defended our clients against over 50 different movie companies across the country and in the process have learned a great deal that benefits our current and new clients.
Every movie download case involves federal law. And federal courts allow lawyers to electronically file their paperwork through the court’s official website. This key innovation means we can effectively represent clients in district courts in every state of the country. Federal practice, especially in these kinds of cases, rarely require us to appear in court. When we do need to appear we will be there. In the many states where we have retained local counsel, our local counsel (see below for a non-exhaustive list) can immediately appear in court should there be an emergency. The days of having a law clerk walk printed legal briefs over to the courthouse and file them with the court clerk are long gone.
We are very efficient in helping clients obtain a ME2 Productions Inc settlement, file a ME2 Productions Inc motion to quash subpoena, or file a ME2 Productions Inc motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
More Information – And Free Explanations
If you are reading this article because you received a letter from your ISP internet company about an ME2 Productions subpoena, or you have been served a summons, some of the following information will apply to you and some will not. If you have any questions call us for free at 312-201-8310. We excel at explaining the legal process and technology to people who aren’t lawyers or computer programmers!
Have you received a letter from the movie company’s lawyers?
If you received a letter from the movie company’s lawyers about the ME2 Productions, Inc. lawsuit? If so, you may have questions regarding your legal options about defending yourself, settlement, and something called “Waiver of Service of Summons“.
The letters may come from the following lawyers who represent ME2 Productions Inc.:
- Salt Lake City, Utah law firm Kirton McConkie attorney Todd Zenger
- Chicago, Illinois law firm Hughes, Socol Piers Resnick & Dym attorney Michael Hierl
- Scottsdale, Arizona law firm Kercsmar & Feltus PLLC attorney Geoffrey S. Kercsmar
- Golden, Colorado law firm Rocky Mountain Thunder attorney David J. Stephenson, Jr.
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii law firm Culpepper IP, PLLC attorney Kerry S. Culpepper
- Van Sickle Law, PC attorney R. Matthew Van Sickle (cases filed in Indiana and North Carolina)
- Hamrick & Evans LLP attorney Charles C. Rainey
- New York law firm DeMatteo Law, PLLC attorney Bryan N. DeMatteo
- Ohio law firm Shimko Law Offices LLC attorney Timothy A. Shimko
- Creative Rights Law Group PLLC attorney Charles Thomas
- Houston, Texas Fischman Law Offices attorney Gary Fischman
Caution – Don’t Sign a Waiver of Service of Summons Form Before Speaking with an Attorney
As defense attorneys, we are concerned that people receiving a Waiver of Service of Summons form in the mail from the movie company’s lawyer will lead to an unfair default or consent judgment against them. Please speak with an attorney experienced in movie download federal copyright lawsuits.
Call us for a free consultation at 312-201-8310. or use the contact form above if you initially wish to use email.
What Are These Lawsuits About?
ME2 Productions Inc. accuses defendants of copyright infringement by using software such as BitTorrent and the internet to obtain the film “Mechanic: Resurrection” without paying the appropriate license fee.
Critics of these lawsuits say its about the movie company generating more revenue. The movie company says it is filing these lawsuits to stop piracy of its intellectual property.
What Are Movie Downloading Cases in General About? What Are “Copyright Troll” Lawsuits?
If you want to read more, consider reading the article I wrote about “copyright troll” litigation which was published by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section:
Can Antonelli Law Help Me?
Copyright infringement lawsuits are based in federal law, so we provide affordable, experienced legal help anywhere in the United States. We’re the nation’s most experienced BT copyright defense firm, helping nearly 2,000 people across the country accused of downloading movies over the internet in these type of lawsuits. Antonelli Law will help you decide what to do about ME2 Productions lawsuit letters, subpoenas, and summons.
We will give you an Individualized, No Pressure, Professional Consultation – For Free.
- Learn about what the notice means.
- Ask every question that concerns you.
- Learn the facts and decide if you want to settle the lawsuit anonymously, wait to see if nothing happens, or plan to fight back.
- File a motion to quash? We’ll help you to decide.
- Have us negotiate a settlement for you, including a proper settlement agreement that is in your interest, and a dismissal order entered by the federal court to protect you and which you keep for your records.
What Can Antonelli Law Do For Me?
Antonelli Law will help you decide what to do about the ME2 Productions Inc. letters, subpoenas, and summons. We have helped many people accused of downloading movies over the internet in these type of lawsuits.
Remember, don’t panic. Learn the facts and your legal options by speaking for free to an Antonelli Law attorney confidentially nationwide at 312-201-8310 or use the contact form below.
Our clients say Antonelli Law is very good at:
- Reducing your anxiety about the problem
- Giving clear information to help you decide what to do
- Responsive and accessible via phone and email
- Tenacious and effective lawyers in lawsuit litigation
We understand the shock you may be feeling from receiving a notice of this action, and have the experience to help you deal with this in the best way possible for you: anonymous settlement, or prepare to fight back.
Can I File a Motion to Quash the ISP Subpoena?
Yes, if it is not after the deadline to do so stated in your notice from your internet service provider. If the deadline has not passed we will need to discuss with you the relative strengths and weaknesses of doing so.
Call us today for a free consultation at 312-201-8310 nationwide or use the contact form below. Don’t panic. Learn the facts and speak for free, confidentially, with our experienced attorneys.
Does ME2 Productions Inc. Have Enough Data to Prove Its Claims?
In many free movie lawsuits, the movie company alleges that its agents obtained data from the alleged IP address of the defendant in what is called a BitTorrent “swarm” – which is one way people download large files.
How much data is enough for a legally sufficient lawsuit complaint?
In some cases, these lawsuits can be challenged because the Plaintiff must show:
- It has ownership of a valid copyright and
- The defendant violated the copyright owner’s exclusive rights under the Copyright Act.
In one case Antonelli Law defended (a different movie than the one here), we contended that Plaintiff did not allege sufficient evidence to show that any of its copyrighted materials were violated. The movie company submitted a declaration of its agent (not the same as the company in this article) stating that “multiple bits were conveyed over [the] connection.” However, we argued, multiple “bits” of data do not translate to a viewable image close enough to approximate being substantially similar to the movie company’s copyrighted work.
As Law Professor Matthew Sag states in his recent article “Defense Against the Dark Arts of Copyright Trolling”:
“the isolated “bits” of the movie that [Plaintiff] supposedly received from the defendant’s IP address do not meet the standard for copyright infringement. In the cases that we have studied, the plaintiffs have offered declarations that defendant’s IP address was observed transmitting data with a certain hash value. That hash value, it is alleged, is the same as the hash value of a piece that the witness combined with other pieces to create a file identical to the copyright owner’s work… note that these declarations say nothing about the size or contents of the portions of the work actually downloaded from the defendant’s IP address. In essence, the plaintiff can only state truthfully that its software observed the defendant’s IP address transmitting a fraction of the work….”There is nothing in either declaration that would allow the court to conclude that the “bits” and “pieces” captured by [plaintiff’s experts’] technology as allegedly distributed from Doe’s IP address meet the standard of originality justifying a finding that they are protectable elements of the works.
So How Much Data Did ME2 Productions Allegedly Observe From Defendants?
In at least one ME2 Productions lawsuit, the movie company’s lawsuit Complaint states that “Each Defendant had copied a piece of the Plaintiff’s Work identified by the Unique Hash Number”.
Is this all the evidence that they have?
If so, are these allegations in the ME2 Productions lawsuit enough to withstand a motion to dismiss the Complaint under federal rule 12(b)(6)? A defendant will need to ask the judge to make that determination. It may cost more to do this than to settle, but this could be the right strategy for some who are targeted in ME2 Productions lawsuits.
Its Worth Repeating: Don’t Sign a Waiver of Service of Summons Form Before Speaking with an Attorney
As defense attorneys, we are concerned that people who receive a Waiver of Service of Summons form in the mail from the movie company’s lawyer will lead to an unfair default judgment against them. Please speak with an attorney experienced in movie download federal copyright lawsuits before you sign a Waiver of Service of Summons form.
State-Specific Information on ME2 Productions
Looking for state specific information on a ME2 Productions lawsuit click on the state you are interested in:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Nevada
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
Like other BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing cases, ME2 Productions Inc. accuses defendants of copyright infringement by using software and the internet to obtain the film “Mechanic: Resurrection” without paying the appropriate license fee. There will likely be more lawsuits filed by ME2 Productions Inc.
If your internet address (“IP address”) is involved, your first notice of the lawsuit will probably be a letter from COX Communications internet and a copy of a subpoena from ME2 Productions Inc. Scroll down for additional information about these lawsuits.
Received a Subpoena from Your Internet Company? The best thing to do is to talk with an experienced lawyer.
Antonelli Law has helped nearly 2,000 clients targeted in internet movie download lawsuits across the country, from Hawaii to New York and many states in between. We can do this because the lawsuits are in federal court, where all filings are done electronically. See our local counsel attorney information below.
Attorneys: Don’t risk malpractice in a copyright lawsuit if you don’t do this type of work regularly – the loser pays statutory and attorneys fees. We accept attorney referrals and are very experienced in this specialized litigation.
What Are the Steps in a ME2 Productions Inc. Lawsuit?
Each lawsuit is filed in federal court and requests permission to find out the real names of internet users associated with IP addresses suspected of being part of the movie downloading. This is done by sending a subpoena to the internet company (ISP). Most people find out they are involved in the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their internet company (ISP) such as Comcast, COX, Comcast, or Verizon informing them of the copyright infringement allegations. A copy of a ME2 Productions Inc. Subpoena will probably be enclosed.
If you are the account holder for an internet service provider (ISP), your name is linked to an IP address. If you receive an ISP letter or email informing you a subpoena was received to reveal your identity for a copyright infringement lawsuit. You have the right to file something called a motion to quash the subpoena, although the risks and benefits of filing one should be discussed with a qualified attorney.
Antonelli Law’s Local Counsel – Nationwide Defense Practice
Antonelli Law defense attorneys and local counsel are admitted to the district courts wherever ME2 Productions Inc. lawsuits are filed from coast to coast. We are able to represent you in your federal case without being more expensive or more difficult to hire than hiring a local law firm in part because federal courts require attorneys to file their papers electronically, and often conduct hearings by telephone. This makes frequent trips to the courthouse unnecessary.
We can defend you and also help protect your anonymity in a ME2 Productions Inc. lawsuit if circumstances allow.
Who Are Our Local Counsel?
Byron L. Ames Jurisdictions: Nevada & Utah
Mark Del Bianco Jurisdictions: Maryland, Washington DC
Leslie Farber Jurisdictions: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Peter Glazer Jurisdiction: Virginia
Tristan C. Robinson Jurisdiction: Texas
Jeffrey Antonelli Jurisdictions: Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, Michigan, Wisconsin, and others through pro hac vice
Melissa Brabender: Illinois and Nationwide through pro hac vice admission
Antonelli Law is the most experienced BT copyright defense firm in the country and represents clients nationwide – no more expensively than competent lawyers in your area.
Each lawsuit is filed in federal court and requests permission to find out the real names of internet users associated with IP addresses suspected of being part of the movie downloading. This is done by sending a subpoena to the internet company (ISP). Most people find out they are involved in the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their internet company (ISP) such as Comcast, COX, Comcast, or Verizon informing them of the copyright infringement allegations. A copy of a ME2 Productions Inc Subpoena will probably be enclosed.
If you are the account holder for an internet service provider (ISP), your name is linked to an IP address. If you receive a Comcast, COX, CenturyLink or similar letter informing you a subpoena was received to reveal your identity call Antonelli Law nationwide at 312-201-8310 or use the contact form below to learn your legal options including settling anonymously, filing a motion to quash or vacate the subpoena, or to prepare to fight the lawsuit.
ME2 Productions Inc subpoenas and summons can be scary or inconvenient, but we can help you manage the risk and the hassle. Attorneys: Don’t risk malpractice in a copyright lawsuit if you don’t do this type of work regularly – the loser pays statutory and attorneys fees. We accept attorney referrals and are very experienced in this specialized litigation.
Antonelli Law, a national BT Copyright Defense Group has defended nearly 2,000 people accused of online copyright infringement including many accused by ME2 Productions, Inc.
List of ME2 Productions Inc Cases Filed by State
Arizona
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 1-20 2:2017-cv-00615
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 1-20 2:2017-cv-00622
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 1-32 2:2017-cv-00623
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00581
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00587
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00222
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00210
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00216
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00217
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2017-cv-00218
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2016-cv-04123
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2016-cv-04112
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2016-cv-04114
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2016-cv-04075
- ME2 Productions Incorporated v Does 2:2016-cv-04039
- ME2 Productions v. Does 1-24 2:16-cv-04112 D.AZ.
- ME2 Productions v. Does 1-30 2:16-cv-04114 D.AZ.
- ME2 Productions v. Does 1-17 2:16-cv-04123 D.AZ.
- ME2 Productions v. Does 1-32 2:16-cv-04039 D.AZ.
- ME2 Productions v. Does 1-14 2:16-cv-04075 D.AZ.
COLORADO
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-20 1:16-cv-03005-WYD-MEH
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-17 1:16-cv-02978-WYD-MEH
- ME2 Productions, Inc v. Does 1-20 1:16-cv-02580-WYD-MEH
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-19 1:16-cv-02827
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-21 1:16-cv-02788
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-11 16-cv-02770
ILLINOIS
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-16 1:17-cv-04834
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-16 1:17-cv-04835
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-16 1:17-cv-04836
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-17 1:17-cv-04837
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-19 1:17-cv-04838
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-27 1:2017-cv-03910
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-20 1:2017-cv-03911
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-29 1:2017-cv-03912
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:2017-cv-03913
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:2017-cv-03914
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-20 1:17-cv-03846
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-18 1:17-cv-03847
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 1:17-cv-03850
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-27 1:17-cv-03851
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-28 1:17-cv-03852
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-24 1:17-cv-03183
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-27 1:17-cv-03184
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-37 1:17-cv-03186
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-36 1:17-cv-03188
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-29 1:17-cv-03189
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-19 1:17-cv-02992
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-21 1:17-cv-02993
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-20 1:17-cv-02994
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-36 1:17-cv-02995
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-21 1:17-cv-02996
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:17-cv-02462
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-29 1:17-cv-02464
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-31 1:17-cv-02465
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-31 1:17-cv-02466
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-36 1:17-cv-02467
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 1:17-cv-02418
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-19 1:17-cv-02419
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-21 1:17-cv-02420
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-22 1:17-cv-02421
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-24 1:17-cv-02423
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-32 1:17-cv-01469
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-34 1:17-cv-01471
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-33 1:17-cv-01473
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:17-cv-01476
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-24 1:17-cv-01478
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 1:17-cv-01532
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-28 1:17-cv-01535
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-31 1:17-cv-01536
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-34 1:17-cv-01539
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-28 1:17-cv-01541
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:17-cv-00706
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:17-cv-00708
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-26 1:17-cv-00710
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 1:17-cv-00712
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-42 1:17-cv-00714
UTAH
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-24 2:17-cv-00662
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-26 2:17-cv-00663
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-24 2:17-cv-00664ME2 Productions v Does 1-27 2:17-cv-00576
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-29 2:17-cv-00547
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-22 2:17-cv-00523-JNP
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-26 2:17-cv-00525-DBP
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 2:17-cv-00526-DB
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-14 2:2017-cv-00225
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-22 2:2017-cv-00200
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-26 2:2017-cv-00199
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 2:2017-cv-00198
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-27 2:2017-cv-00191
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-29 2:2017-cv-00190
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-22 2:2017-cv-00189
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 2:2017-cv-00178
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 2:2017-cv-00179
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-26 2:2017-cv-00168
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 2:2017-cv-00169
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 2:2017-cv-00157
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 2:2017-cv-00158